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Helping our Roachey Heal from Breast Cancer

  • Roachey Update 16th June

      16 June 2025
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    Since Roachey’s last update, things have been incredibly intense. She began radiation on May 21, targeting her breast, chest, and underarms. During treatment, fluid rapidly built up around her left lung, then her abdomen, back, and neck. After urgent drainage at A&E, she completed her final two days of radiation and was transferred to Waikato Hospital for lung surgery to prevent heart and lung failure.

    The surgery (on May 29) went well, and Roache spent a week recovering in hospital. While it appears successful, further cancer was found in her left lung and a new spot appeared on her liver. These past weeks have been deeply challenging — physically and emotionally.

    Still, there is hope. Radiation worked well on her breast and right underarm, with tumours shrinking or disappearing. Sadly, the cancer in her collarbone has progressed into her neck.

    Roachey is now starting ozone therapy and continues working closely with the RIFE clinic in Auckland. Her strength and spirit remain fierce.

    Thank you for your continued love and support — it truly means the world.

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  • Roachey Update- Radiation

      13 May 2025
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    Just a quick update from our beautiful Roachey after her recent radiation consult. The appointment went well, and thankfully the specialist feels confident they can target all the key problem areas- her breast, back, neck, collarbone, and under her right arm.

    The only challenge is that while she’s undergoing radiation, she can’t continue chemo at the same time. This has naturally brought some anxiety, especially after how quickly things progressed the last time she had to pause treatment. But her doctor is adjusting the plan and will be delivering three weeks’ worth of radiation in just one week to make sure nothing is lost in momentum.

    Her planning appointment is this coming Wednesday, with radiation treatment set to start the following Monday. She’ll be going in every day that week and is taking extra care to support her immune system with supplements from the Rife clinic.

    Understandably, this next stage will be intense- her pain and inflammation may increase, and she’s been told it will likely feel like a severe sunburn. The tumours on her breast are also continuing to break through the skin, and while injections that could help aren’t available just yet, she’s facing all of this with incredible strength.

    Please continue to hold Roachey and her husband Jay in your thoughts. Your support means the world..every donation, share, and message helps lift them during this difficult time.

    With gratitude,

    Sophie

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  • Roachey Update ❤️

      1 April 2025
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    Dear Friends and Supporters,

    We want to share an update on our beloved Roachey. Her cancer has progressed, spreading to her spine, breastbone, and with a spot now on her liver. Despite these challenges, she remains incredibly strong and is responding positively to her current chemotherapy regimen. However, we’ve been informed that this treatment alone will not be sufficient to cure her.

    We are actively exploring alternative treatment options to support her healing journey. Your continued financial assistance is invaluable in helping us access these avenues. Every donation brings us closer to providing Roachey with the care she needs.

    Roachey extends her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has donated, prepared meals, sent love, and kept her in their prayers. Your unwavering support fuels her determination to keep fighting. She’s not giving up, and neither are we.

    Thank you for standing with us during this time.

    With love and appreciation,

    Sophie

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  • Recent update ❤️

      22 February 2025
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    It has been a while since we have updated the page. I am sure many people out there are wanting to know how our girl is doing.

    It has been a tough journey so far. The nature of her cancer is extremely aggressive and unfortunately the chemo treatment she was taking, did not kick the cancer like we had hoped. Whilst it initially seemed to be shrinking the lumps, Roachey developed a resistance to it within 7 weeks and it stopped working.

    She is now in week two of taking a chemotherapy nicknamed The Red Devil, reflective of its bright red colour and its reputation for being the strongest you can take.

    The first week was awful for both Roachey and her husband Jay as they tried to navigate the adverse pain and side effects she was experiencing. They have since had a meeting with Hospice and now have a plan for managing this better.

    We are still looking into alternative options that will supplement the chemotherapy.

    We still have hope.

    There is still a long, difficult road ahead and support and prayers are welcomed. ❤️

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    • 23/02/2025 by Beverley Dodd

      Praying hard for you every day beautiful Rochelle 🌹

  • A difficult update to give....

      16 August 2024
    Posted by: Rochelle Hollowood
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    This week, we received devastating news that no family ever wants to hear. Roch’s cancer has turned out to be highly aggressive. Despite a successful surgery, the cancer has spread beyond the original site and has now progressed to stage four, which is currently considered incurable. This is a heartbreaking blow for Roch and all who love and care for her.

    Given Roch's youth and the bright future she has ahead, it’s crucial to focus on a treatment plan that includes hormonal treatment and other therapies aimed at slowing the disease's progression. With chemotherapy no longer an option, Roch will need to rely on natural therapies and specialised care.

    As Roch is no longer able to work, the financial strain is significant. We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received so far. To help Roch through this challenging time, we kindly ask everyone to share Roch’s 'Givealittle' page widely to spread the word.

    We are also organising a fundraiser soon and would really appreciate your help. If you’re interested in assisting with the event or if you know of any businesses that might be willing to donate prizes for a raffle or auction, please get in touch.

    The funds raised will go towards essential expenses, including:

    - An updated diabetes monitor (Dexcom7)

    - Travel expenses

    - Natural supplements and naturopathy appointments

    - Treatments such as Vitamin C infusions, mistletoe therapy, and oxygen therapy

    Warm Regards,

    Nicki & Lee (Rochies Sisters)

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    • 18/08/2024 by Jacqueline

      I would love to help out at the fundraiser event… please email or add me on Facebook xx

      jacqie_ferris@hotmail.com

  • Latest update and plans ❤️

      19 July 2024
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    There have been a few more updates..

    Roachey had her surgery on the 23 June and of the 38 lymph nodes they removed, 13 were cancerous which means the cancer has been growing despite her best efforts to keep it at bay.

    She had an emergency CT scan and is scheduled to have an MRI within the next week to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else in her body. We really hope it hasn’t.

    She will begin chemotherapy, starting August 1st. They will “hit her hard” with this, doing their best to get it.

    Roachey is feeling really tired and depleted and scared. She is also feeling hopeful, grateful and positive that it will all be okay.

    Sometimes Roachey just wishes she could wake up from this nightmare.

    I do to.

    This is hard.

    Watching your best friend receive news she just doesn’t deserve to hear is soul crushing.

    She is one of the best kinds of people on this planet and it makes no sense that she has to fight to be here, when the world should really be fighting to keep her.

    Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

    We can not lose our girl.

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  • An update from Roachey ❤️

      19 July 2024
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    Since the day I found out I had breast cancer… which was confirmed to me on my 37th birthday.. I found the best way to explain it is, being taken to a roller coaster ride.. one that looks terrifying one you can’t see the tracks, how high it is where it’s going and when it ends… been told to sit down and then been strapped into the harness and locked in… no choice but to go on the ride and hope for the best.

    Thank you to all those that have messaged me, called me reached out to check in and encourage me, wish me the best had me in your thoughts and prayers that love has been felt and really strengthened me and helped me get through some really hard days.

    I’m so sorry I haven’t got back to people that have messaged me and donated money but please know that those messages and your love and support have meant the world to me.. and I will get back to you as soon as I have the energy and time.

    Love to you all. Look after your health.

    Roachey xx

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